Wolf Creek Weekly
Building Pathways To Success
From The Principal's Desk March 26, 2018
Greetings!
Thanks for another great week!
Thanks so much for participating in our 2018 SGC Elections. We will have results soon. We are looking forward to working with an awesome team.
Georgia Milestones coming soon! We have 8 instructional days left before 3rd - 5th graders take the GMAS assessments. Please make sure students are on time and at school daily. Check with your child's teacher for GMAS resources and study tips. Students are participating in March Madness instructional plans where teachers focus on specific skills and standards directly connected to the test. Each plan is specific to each grade level. Teachers have been creative in designing 21 days of instructional models focused on GMAS preparation.
Please help us to remind our students about our Wolf Pack Principles. Ask them each day how they contribute to our positive school climate and culture by being the exemplars for others.
We are looking forward to a great week!
Spring Break vacation is next week! Schools are closed. Enjoy your time off and be safe.
Thanks for all you do! Let's Go Wolves!
In Partnership,
Principal Glass
Congratulations Mrs. Boyce! Our 2017 - 18 Volunteer of The Year
The key to our success
rests in people like you,
who embody the spirit of greatness
by saying, "Yes I can, and so can you!"
Thanks for your inspiring dedication
and tremendous example for WCES!
Thanks for all you do!
Digital Learning Day Feedback/Technology In School/Cell Phone Usage
Fulton County Schools piloted a Digital Learning Day (DLD) on March 9 to gather data to develop a plan for technology-based instruction on inclement weather days.
If you participated in our DLD as a student, teacher, parent, or principal, we would like for you to complete a 10-minute survey by midnight, Monday, April 2.
Take the Digital Learning Day Survey
Parents, we need your help. In this age of technology, it is hard to manage appropriate usage times for children. We ask that you remind students about the times when cell phone use is allowed. We understand the need for cell phones for some of our students as they are utilized to notify parents after school, if the need arises. Students are allowed to bring technology devices to school, if needed. However, be reminded that elementary school age all students are supervised by an adult throughout the instructional day. We are seeing a rise in cell phone usage at times throughout the day. We ask that students do not carry cell phones/iPads/tablets on their person during the instructional day. If there is an emergency and the need arises to use the telephone, front office personnel can assist. While leaving cell phones at home is our preference, if brought to school, all technology devices should be kept in student book bags until students exit the school bus and have the need to contact parents. Teachers are asked to alert parents when BYOD - Bring Your Own Device days come up and devices are needed for instructional purposes. This is in an effort to keep devices secured in bookbags and used appropriately. For more information, please see the school handbook on the school website.
We also encourage parents to monitor the use of cellphones with their child. We have noticed some inappropriate use in some of the popular apps that students use. We are familiar with such apps as KIK, Snapchat, Musically, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Talk with your child, check their phones regularly and encourage appropriate use.
Digital Citizenship and Technology tips Parent tips:
http://www.fultonschools.org/en/divisions/acd/learnteach/Pages/Digital-Resources.aspx
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/your-child-technology/10-tips-cell-phone-safety
https://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/children-and-cell-phones#4
https://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/children-and-cell-phones#4
We appreciate your support.
Upcoming Events
3/26 Last day to purchase Field Day t-shirts
3/26 College and Career Readiness Week
3/26 2018-2019 PK Registration
3/27 Last day to submit permission slips and money for the dance
3/28 PK Lottery Drawing
3/28 & 3/29 Kindergarten Registration
3/29 Revised Date Spring Towards Your Future Dance 3:00 - 4:30 PM
3/29 Fulton County Volunteer of The Year Luncheon
3/30 Student Papers Go Home
3/30 Student GMAS and Bullying Prevention Pep Rally
3/30 Principal Challenge! Taping to the Wall event!
4/2-4/6 Spring Break Week - No School
4/12- 4/24 Georgia Milestones
Weekly Fundraisers:
Wednesday - Chic Fil A biscuit Sales (Morning Car rider loop)
Friday - Chic Fil A cookie sales
Georgia Milestones Parent Letter
March 26, 2018
Dear Parent or Guardian:
Beginning Thursday, April 12, 2018, students in grades 3rd through 5th will be completing the Georgia Milestones Assessments. Georgia Milestones is a comprehensive summative assessment program that measures how well students have learned the knowledge and skills outlined in the state-adopted content standards in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Students in grades 3rd and 4th will be assessed in English/Language Arts and Mathematics while students in 5th grade will also be assessed in Science and Social Studies. All students will complete each assessment online.
Our testing administration schedule is below:
- ELA Section 1-Writing April 12th 3rd and 4th Grade
- ELA Section 1-Writing April 13th 5th Grade
- ELA Section 2 & Section 3 April 16th 3rd and 4th Grade
- ELA Section 2 & Section 3 April 17th 5th Grade
- Math Section 1 & Section 2 April 18th 3rd and 4th Grade
- Math Section 1 & Section 2 April 19th 5th Grade
- Science Section 1 & Section 2 April 23rd 5th Grade
- Social Studies Section 2 & Section 2 April 24th 5th Grade
A student who is well rested, well fed, and has a positive attitude about testing is best prepared for testing. You can help your student do his or her best by considering these tips:
· Make sure that your student arrives to school by 7:40 am as testing beings promptly at 8:00 am daily.
· Make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and eats a healthy breakfast before each day of testing.
· Emphasize that you have confidence in his or her ability to do the best job possible.
· Remind your student to listen to the directions and read each question carefully during testing. Encourage your student to ask the teacher for help if he or she does not understand the directions.
We are anticipating a great testing experience and with your help, we will achieve our goal. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Canty via email at cantya@fultonschools.org or by phone at 470-254-2760.
Sincerely,
A. Nicole Canty
Assistant Principal
IMPORTANT! School Parking, Traffic and Pedestrian Safety
We need your support. Our school parking lots are very busy in the mornings. We want to make sure that everyone is safe when accessing the school. We have a long drop off line but it moves swiftly at 7:10 AM. The short wait for drop off will require patience and caution. Students are allowed to enter the building at 7:10 AM. Please refrain from early drop offs. Staff members are not in place to receive students until 7:10 AM.
The car rider loop is in the front of the building. Please utilize the loop to drop students off. Please refrain from allowing students to get out of vehicles before reaching the designated drop off points. (We have staff members stationed to assist. ) This will help keep students from crossing in the parking lot unattended and from running down the sidewalk. The entry way to the school was designed as a right turn only entry. We have an officer stationed there for convenience and safety. All traffic should enter the grounds and go to the right with the flow of traffic around the car rider loop. Left turns into the parking area is prohibited. We want everyone to be safe.
The back parking lot is designated for parking and walking students into the building. We ask that you use the middle lane, park your vehicle and escort your child into the building. Remember to stop at the front office to sign in if you are waking your child to class or breakfast. Please do not use the bus ramp.
We will add staff in the areas of concern to assist with the flow of traffic. We ask that you be patient and arrive early enough for drop off each morning.
Students are tardy at 7:41 AM. They must be in the building at this time to avoid tardy notices. Parents are asked to park in an available parking space, escort their child into the building and sign them in tardy.
We appreciate your support. Let's work together to keep everyone safe.
College and Career Readiness
We will celebrate College and Career Readiness by wearing college and university t-shirts and paraphernalia on the noted days below. Have your child join us by representing our many great colleges and universities. Thanks for participating as we continue to expose them to the endless opportunities after graduation.
January 23rd
February 20th
March 20th
April 20th
April 24th
May 15th
Parent Resource Center - Open Daily 8:00 - 4:00 PM
Please stop by our Parent Resource Center. We have great resources for check-out that you can use at home to assist your child. Let us know what you need. We look forward to your visits. For more information, please contact, Ms. Sims, our Parent Liaison. SimsN@fultonschools.org.
We are a Leader In Me School!
Uniforms! Thanks for your participation.
Attendance Awareness and School Safety
We need your help. Our absences are still growing. We need students at school daily. Be reminded, early checkouts before 11:15 AM are considered absences. Check-ins after 11:15 AM are considered absences. Also, please send in doctor's excuses for all absences that are medical so that they are coded accurately. Parent notes for illnesses are accepted as well, but be mindful of the number of notes regarding absences regarding illnesses that are not supported by a note from the doctor's office.
We still need your patience and support as we execute the morning drop off process and afternoon pick up. The cafeteria doors close at 7:35 AM each morning. Breakfast ends at that time. Get them there early for breakfast!
Please help us by using the car rider loop in the front of the building for all student drop-offs in the mornings. The car rider loop moves fast but it does require some wait time and patience. This is the safest area for student drop offs. We have assigned staff to support students as they get out of cars. The bus ramp in the back is reserved for buses only. If parents are using the parking lot near the bus ramp area for parking, they are asked to park their vehicles and escort their child into the building. Students should not be dropped off and allowed to run across the bus ramp to enter the building. We want students to be safe. We had a few cars moving fairly fast in this area. This is a safety concern. Remember, the doors open at 7:10 AM for student arrival. Thanks in advance for your support. If we have parents that can volunteer in for morning arrival, please let us know. We could use the extra hands and eyes to ensure safety for the students.
Thanks for your support!
Title 1 News
Thanks for an awesome turn out at last week's parent Reading Strategies workshop!
See the schedule of future workshops below.
Annual Title I Parent Input Meeting –Tuesday, April 25, 2018 @ 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Parents were invited to learn about the Title I program and provide feedback on the School-Family Compact and School, Parent, and Family Engagement Plan. Allocation of reserved Title I funds for parental involvement discussed.
Avoid the Summer Slumps – Tuesday, May 8, 2018, @ 6:00 p.m.
Ideas and resources to assist students in staying on track academically during the summer months.
Wolf Creek is a Schoolwide Title 1 school this year. Last year as a first year school, we were a Targeted Assistance school. See more information regarding Title 1 at : http://www.fultonschools.org/en/divisions/acd/supportserv/TitleI/Pages/default.aspx
What is Title I?
Title I is a federally funded program designed to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic standards and state academic assessments.
The Title I mission is to ensure that each child successfully meets or exceeds Georgia's proficient and advanced levels of student performance and meets or exceeds expectations on local, state, and national assessments.
Our Title 1 funds have afforded us the opportunities to:
Host Extended Learning Program for at risk students
Purchase technology for students - iPad Carts, Virtual Learning tools
Add teachers and a Parent Liaison to the staff
Purchase classroom resources to enhance learning for all students
Our Title 1 Schoolwide plan and budget has been approved by the State Department! We are looking forward to providing more resources to enhance our school instructional program this year.
Thanks for your support.
Wolf Creek Elementary PTA News
NEEDED! Volunteers to support upcoming PTA events and officers for vacant positions. Please contact PTA for more information.
Check out PTA information at our PTA Facebook page and on our school website under the PTA tab. Let's make this year another great year with increased membership and support.
Our Custom Ink Year round campaign is complete, and is currently open for orders. Here's the permanent link Wolf Creek Spirit Gear
Join us with just a minimum commitment of PTA dues of $20.00. There are also options for making monetary pledges on the PTA membership form. Our PTA is sponsoring our Grade Level Spirit t-shirts and the school uniform initiative. We hope you will support us!
If you are interested in being apart of the PTA, please contact them at:
wolfcreekelementarypta@gmail.com
Follow us: Instagram @wolfcreekpta and Facebook @wolfcreekelementarypta
and let the team know.
Thanks PTA!
Our School Day Start/End Times
Thanks in advance for your support in ensuring that our students get to school each day on time and ready for instruction. Breakfast begins at 7:10 a.m. and ends at 7:35 a.m. daily so that we can ensure that students are in class on time to begin their instructional day. School instructional hours are from 7:40 a.m. —2:20 p.m. each day. Parents are asked to escort their children inside and sign them in if they are tardy. Help us protect the instructional day. Please limit early dismissal/check-outs. If needed, please do so before 2:00 PM. Remember keep your child’s pick up and emergency contacts updated and to sign in during each visit. ID is required for anyone visiting or checking your child our of school.
Wolf Creek Elementary School
Check out our school website for our school calendar and school updates.
A. Nicole Canty, Assistant Principal
Website: http://school.fultonschools.org/es/wolfcreek/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 4440 Derrick Road, Atlanta, GA 30349, United States
Phone: 470.254.2760
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wolfcreekwolves/
Twitter: @wolfcreekwolves